This week, one of the most anticipated films of 2022 arrives in the form of THE NORTHMAN. Here in this preview, is everything you need to know before voyaging to the theatre.
What is this about – THE NORTHMAN is a Viking-epic starting in the year 895. It follows Prince Amieth, who sees his father murdered by his own uncle and his mother kidnapped. Amieth then sets out on a tale of revenge and destiny.
Who is behind the camera – THE NORTHMAN is written and directed by visionary director Robert Eggers. Eggers has delivered two critically acclaimed films so far; the horror film THE WITCH in 2015, and the Oscar-nominated THE LIGHTHOUSE in 2019.
Who is in front of the camera – The role of Prince Amieth is held down by Alexander Skarsgard (son of Stellan). Skarsgard has been seen in THE LEGEND OF TARZAN (2016), and GODZILLA VS. KONG (2021). On TV, he earned several awards for his work in BIG LITTLE LIES, and has recently played the demon Randall Flagg in miniseries THE STAND. Skarsgard is joined in THE NORTHMAN by Nicole Kidman, Anya Taylor-Joy, Ethan Hawke, Bjork, and Willem Dafoe.
Random Facts – Willem Dafoe appeared in Eggers' THE LIGHTHOUSE, and Anya Taylor-Joy appeared in THE WITCH * Filming of THE NORTHMAN went nearly five months across locations in Ireland * The film begins in the year 895, but then moves to the year 914, during an age of the early settlement of Iceland * This is Robert Eggers’ longest film to date, at 137 minutes * The story is loosely based on Amleth, a figure in medieval Scandinavian legend * Alexander Skarsgard’s father, Stellan, has appeared in two films based on Marvel Comics’ Thor, which has roots in Viking mythology *
What to Expect – Looking at the stunning trailers released so far, THE NORTHMAN seems to channel elements from John Milius’ classic sword-and-guts flick CONAN THE BARBARIAN from 1982. Eggers has admitted in interviews that he has drawn inspiration from that film, so we could be looking at a next-generation CONAN…and that is a very good thing as we are long overdue for some epic, sword playing filmmaking. Behind the screen, Eggers has directed only two films so far, but both have been masterpieces in visuals and storytelling, and backed by tremendous acting. Add all that together, and we could be looking at the first great film of 2022.
THE NORTHMAN opens in limited release April 21st, with full showings April 22nd.
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